Antiquarian Books News Tips

“Antiquarian books" generally refers to all types of "old books”, "rare books" or "antique books". Collecting antiquarian books combines the appreciation of great literature, art and historic memorabilia. You can collect antiquarian books for pleasure and investment, most collectors find both. Careful buying and selling can reap great rewards and allow you to grow your rare book collection. Antiquarian book collectors often specialize in particular subjects or periods of history. This is recommended so in that way you can become quite knowledgeable and an expert in particular areas. This will help you in your pursuit of rare book treasures and give you the edge over more general antiquarian book collectors.

Best of Berkeleyside: This week's most popular posts - Berkeleyside

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Best of Berkeleyside: This week's most popular posts Berkeleyside Rare works from Serendipity Books to be auctioned The vast collection the late Peter Howard, owner of one of Berkeley's most cherished bookstores, will be sold by Bonhams at six different auctions. Look for original John Steinbeck manuscripts, ...

Yushodo Celebrates its 80th Anniversary - ILAB

Yushodo Celebrates its 80th Anniversary ILAB By Mitsuo Nitta Established in 1932 as an antiquarian bookstore specializing in research materials in Jimbocho, Yushodo will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year. This means, after some simple math and a bit of Yushodo history, Yushodo began its ...

Paranoia runs deep in 'The Fear Index' by Robert Harris - Newsday

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Paranoia runs deep in 'The Fear Index' by Robert Harris Newsday It had come with no message apart from a Dutch bookseller's slip: "Rosengaarden & Nijenhuise, Antiquarian Scientific & Medical Books. Established 1911. Prinsengracht 227, 1016 HN Amsterdam, The Netherlands." Hoffmann had pressed the pedal on the waste ... and more »

Rare works from Serendipity Books to be auctioned - Berkeleyside

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Rare works from Serendipity Books to be auctioned Berkeleyside Bonhams will preview Howard's books at its San Francisco offices February 3 to 5. The first sale will be in Los Angeles on February 12, timed to coincide with the 45 th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. The auction house will hold four ... and more »

Old Books Get a New Home - Torontoist

Old Books Get a New Home Torontoist As of this fall, Sellers & Newel Second-Hand Books, a shop that specializes in collectable and antiquarian books, including a number of first editions, became the newest old bookstore on the (College Street) block. “If we'd listened to everyone who ...

Titanic centennial: Kalamazoo bookstore owner to sell rare book 'predicting ... - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com

Titanic centennial: Kalamazoo bookstore owner to sell rare book 'predicting ... Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com "If you have any interest in the Titanic, it's a must-have," said Mark Dimunation, chief of the rare books and special collections department at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC "It's a great collectible book and there's this odd aspect to it ...

BRIEFLY: Feb. 1 - Wicked Local

BRIEFLY: Feb. 1 Wicked Local PLYMOUTH – “Written, Printed and Drawn: Rarities from Plymouth's Past” is a special exhibition of the archival documents, rare books and maps from the collections of Pilgrim Hall Museum, running Feb. 1 to Dec. 31 the Museum at 75 Court St. Given the ...

Fifteen New Catalogues Under Review - Americana Exchange

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Fifteen New Catalogues Under Review Americana Exchange Sophie Schneideman Rare Books presents a selection of books from the private presses of Hammersmith. More from private presses and other aspects of the book arts can be found from The Veatches Arts of the Book. Peter Harrington presents a varied ...

FIND RARE BOOKSELLERS - ILAB

FIND RARE BOOKSELLERS ILAB Check out the latest ILAB Newsletter featuring the upcoming antiquarian book fairs in California and in Stuttgart. Everything you need to know (or not to know) about rare books and the rare book trade. Click above right to subscribe! and more »

Bookstore owner will appraise your old books at Abington event - Enterprise News

Bookstore owner will appraise your old books at Abington event Enterprise News By Anonymous A huge selection of used books isn't your typical long-term investment, unless you're Kenneth Gloss. Gloss is the proprietor of Boston's Brattle Book Shop, one of the oldest and largest antiquarian bookstores in the United States. Brattle Book Shop owner to talk about, appraise books at Abington Library eventThe Patriot Ledger all 5 news articles »